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Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)

...among the participants on the trip.” Erica Broman, vice president for Institutional Development at Holyoke Community College, said one intangible that Springfield needs and that Grand Rapids already enjoys...... went on the trip feels the same way. There was a sense of real engagement among the participants.” Jeffrey Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, agreed, and said that Spr... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Springfield   Holyoke

Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino

Explore masslive.com (Dec 8 2011)

Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield said his chamber participa......levard in Springfield. Hard Rock International is proposing a casino at the Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke. Thursday’s forum was sponsored by Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, Affiliate... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center

Stories Worth Telling

Explore BusinessWest (Oct 25 2011)

Jeffrey Ciuffreda says the annual Super 60 luncheon is more than a recognition of individual achievement in business,......hanges, brakes, suspension, and more. Delaney Restaurant Inc. / The Log Cabin 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 535-5077 www.logcabin-delaney.com Peter Rosskothen, President The Delaney House restaur... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   Northampton

Blown Away

Explore BusinessWest (Jun 21 2011)

...so to Square One, which provides early-education services to some 1,200 children in Springfield and Holyoke. At 4:45 on the afternoon of June 1, Joan Kagan was standing in the middle of Main Street in Sprin......appened, while sobering, has also quickly brought out the sense of community among area businesses. Jeffrey Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, said he and other chamber... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

Regional Approach

Explore BusinessWest (Mar 15 2011)

... decided to remain under its umbrella. The work is only beginning, however, for new ACCGS President Jeff Ciuffreda, who is committed to forging a new vision for the organization, improving communication among membe......ces while letting them operate their day-to-day business independently — a preference shared by the Holyoke and Chicopee chambers, which have rejected invitations to join the ACCGS, and the Westfield chamber... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Russell Denver   Springfield   Chicopee

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections

Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2011)

...’s Chamber, formerly the Women’s Partnership. “We’ve had the same challenges businesses have,” said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, interim president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. “We’re fine an...... spot, however, is the Springfield-based Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce. With offices in Holyoke, Worcester, Lawrence and Boston, as well as Springfield, the Latino chamber currently has 582 membe... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Russell Denver   Smith & Wesson Corp.

Pioneer Valley to get a slice of federal small-business loan program

Explore masslive.com (Oct 10 2010)

Based in Holyoke, the Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund provides loans of up to $350,000 to small businesses and......hat its loaned funds can be used to do. Local banks report having the money to lend already, said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, vice president of government affairs for the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfie... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Springfield   Holyoke

Chambers hear pitch on gambling - MassLive.com

Explore masslive.com (Apr 29 2010) Education

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce